RECRUITINGOBSERVATIONAL
Outcomes After Esophagectomy With a Focus on Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Quality of Life
About This Trial
To assess short and long term outcomes after minimally invasive esophagectomy compared to open esophagectomy. To compare both standard outcome measures as well as patient derived outcome measures, in particular, quality of life (QOL). To look at the applicability of this QOL instrument to this patient group.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Patients scheduled for MIE (Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy)
- Patients scheduled for open esophagectomy
- Signed willing to sign a consent form
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Patients who are unable to comprehend or complete the QOL instruments.
- Patients less than 18 years of age.
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients scheduled for MIE (Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy)
* Patients scheduled for open esophagectomy
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are unable to comprehend or complete the QOL instruments.
* Patients less than 18 years of age.
Treatments Being Tested
PROCEDURE
Questionnaires
Quality of life and heartburn assessment questionnaires are administered preoperatively and at set intervals postoperatively.
Locations (2)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
UPMC - Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States